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HOD HD Document Camera

The document camera is an imaging device for producing live images of objects. Objects can be 2-dimensional (printed documents, photos, books, etc.) or 3-dimensional (flowers, mechanical instruments, sculptures, electronic components, etc.).

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HD Document Camera

A. The HD document camera is located on the top of the multimedia lectern.

HD Document Camera's Head
HD Document Camera's Display Surface

B. Adjust the camera head if needed so that it is aiming directly downward onto the display area. The camera head can be moved vertically or horizontally to get a close-up view of the document or item being displayed.

Control System Touch Panel

C. Locate the control system touch panel on the multimedia lectern.

Hodges Touch Panel Main Page Thumbnail(click to enlarge)

D. Select the HD document camera for projection by pressing the “Document Camera” button in the bottom portion of the touch panel.

Touch Panel's display buttons

E. For classrooms with two or more projectors, project the HD document camera onto the left or right screen by pressing the "Display Left" or "Display Right" button in the center portion of the touch panel.

HD Document Camera's Lamp

F. The document camera features an auxiliary lamp that can be adjusted to eliminate glare and shadows.

Hodges Touch Panel Control for Document Camera

G. To toggle the lamp off and on, press the "Lamp Power" button on the touch panel.

HD Document Camera's Focus Button

H. If auto-focus is insufficient, press the "Focus" button on either side of the camera head.

Hodges Touch Panel Control for Document Camera

I. The HD document camera image can be adjusted by using the buttons on the touch panel.

HD Document Camera's Base

J. Zoom, lamp, and auto-tune controls are also available on the control pad located on the base of the HD document camera.

Windows Camera App icon

K. To show the document camera on the PC for live streaming or for recording its use during class, please use the PC's Camera app. A video tutorial is available.